The 56th SFS Squadron handled the following issues June 18 through July 21 at Luke Air Force Base:

Tickets

SFS issued 53 traffic citations for both moving and nonmoving violations.

Vehicle accidents

June 20: SFS responded to a report of a minor POV vs POV accident in the parking lot of Bldg. 1150. A driver was attempting to park a vehicle and struck another parked vehicle. There were no injuries.

June 21: SFS responded to a report of a major privately owned vehicle vs. a fixed object accident on the perimeter of the installation. A witness stated a vehicle struck the perimeter fence and drove away without notifying the proper authorities. The driver of the vehicle returned after attempting to make contact with the vehicle that caused the accident. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office took control of the scene.

June 24: SFS responded to a report of a minor POV vs fixed object accident at South Gate. A driver misjudged a turn and struck a light pole. There were no injuries.

July 3: SFS responded to a report of a minor two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Super Sabre Street and 146th Drive. A driver was exiting a parking lot when another vehicle was attempting to merge into the same lane. There were no injuries.

July 3: SFS responded to a report of a major two-vehicle accident on Shooting Star Street. A driver was exiting the base gym parking lot and struck four parked vehicles, disabling all vehicles. Medical arrived on-scene and the driver was transported to the local hospital.

July 17: July SFS responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident at Bldg. 840. A driver was attempting to park, misjudged the turn and struck a parked vehicle. There were no injuries.

Emergency responses

June 18: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency due to a fall at Bldg. 1124. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was treated and released.

June 19: SFS responded to a report of a knee injury at the Base Track. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was transported to the local hospital.

June 19: SFS responded to a report of dehydration at Bldg. 820/Bryant Fitness Center. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was treated and released.

June 19: SFS responded to a report of a stomach ache and elevated heart rate in base housing. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was treated and released.

June 20: SFS responded to a health and welfare request in base housing due to a person receiving emotional text messages. Contact was made with the individual who was cleared and no further action was required.

June 20: SFS responded to a report of suicidal ideations in base housing. Contact was made with an individual who was referred to the proper mental health agencies.

June 21: SFS responded to a report of loss of consciousness in Bldg. 820/Bryant Fitness Center. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was transported to the local hospital.

June 23: SFS responded to a report of an individual with an altered state of consciousness in base housing. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was transported to the local hospital.

June 24: SFS responded to a report of a knee injury in Bldg. 1143/Youth Center. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was treated and released.

June 25: SFS responded to a report of a warrant’s hit for failure to appear and violation of a court order out of Phoenix Municipal Court on a subject at Bldg. 897/South Gate Visitor Reception Center. Glendale police took control.

June 29: SFS responded to a report of a suicide threat in base housing. Patrols made contact with the individual. Medical arrived on-scene and transported the patient to a local hospital.

June 29: SFS responded to a report of dehydration in base housing. Medical arrived on-scene and transported the patient to a local hospital.

July 1: SFS responded to a report of stomach pains in Bldg. 1370. Medical arrived on scene and the patient was transported to the local hospital.

July 2: SFS responded to a report of a loss of consciousness at Bldg. 985. Medical arrived on scene and transported the patient to a local hospital.

July 2: SFS received a 911 hang up call tracing back to Bldg. 908. Patrols arrived on-scene and made contact with the caller who stated it was an accidental dial. The individual was briefed on proper 911 calls procedures and released.

July 3: SFS responded to a report of a verbal dispute at Bldg. 1550/Base Commissary. An employee was helping a customer who became loud and confrontational. Patrols arrived on-scene and controlled the situation.

July 3: SFS responded to a request for a health and welfare check on a person experiencing a panic attack in base housing. Patrols made contact with the individual who declined medical attention.

July 5: SFS responded to a report of a 911 caller who was confused and delirious. Medical arrived on-scene and treated for a drug reaction. Glendale police arrived on-scene and took control.

June 25: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit for a DUI in Avondale at South Gate. Glendale police arrived on-scene and assumed control.

July 9: SFS received a call from Goodyear police about two suspects who had fled on foot toward the installation. The individuals were suspected of attempting to steal a vehicle when the vehicle owner caught them and dialed 911. Patrols conducted sector sweeps of the area. Glendale police telephoned SFS again and stated the individuals were in custody.

July 9: SFS responded to a report of a head injury at Falcon Dunes Golf Course. Medical arrived on-scene and transported the individual to a local hospital.

July 10: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit for a DUI in Maricopa County at Bldg. 897/South Gate Visitor Reception Center. Maricopa County did not extradite and the individual was escorted off the installation.

July 10: SFS responded to a report of a domestic disturbance and suicidal ideation at an on base housing residence. Once the scene was safe, medical arrived and transported the subject to a local hospital.

July 11: SFS responded to a report of a security incident on the 56 FW/Mass Parking Area. An individual did not possess the proper credentials to access the restricted area. The individual was apprehended and transported to Bldg. 179/56 SFS for further processing. The individual’s First Sergeant arrived and took custody of the individual.

July 12: SFS responded to a report of a security incident on the 56 FW/Mass Parking Area. An individual did not possess the proper credentials to access the restricted area. The individual was apprehended and transported to Bldg. 179/56 SFS for further processing. The individual’s First Sergeant arrived and took custody of the individual.

July 12: SFS responded to a report of a wants and warrant hit at Bldg. 893/South Gate Visitor Reception Center for the offense of Probation Violation out of Jefferson County Court, CO. Glendale police arrived on-scene and assumed control.

July 14: SFS responded to a report of a fire alarm at Bldg. 687. Patrols arrived on-scene and discovered an individual was standing outside of their lodging room smoking a cigarette. The individual was briefed on the proper tobacco locations and released.

July 15: SFS received a 911 call from an individual whose spouse was home alone at an on base housing residence and had heard a loud knock on their window. Patrols responded and conducted a sweep of the exterior of the house with negative findings and determined the scene was safe.

July 17: SFS responded to a report of a person with chest pain at the base track. Medical arrived on-scene and the patient was transported to a local hospital.

Nonemergency responses

June 19: SFS responded to a report a counterfeit ten dollar bill at Bldg. 1540/Base Exchange. Patrols seized the counterfeit bill and released it to Security Forces Investigations.

June 22: SFS responded to a noise complaint in base housing. Patrols initiated sector sweeps and determined the noise was from an off-base location.

June 24: SFS responded to a report of a possible drug incident at South Gate Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area. Glendale police arrived on-scene and took control.

June 25: SFS responded to a report of an argument between two moving company employees. Patrols made contact with the two individuals and attempted to calm them. The individuals refused to calm down and were escorted off the installation.

June 29: SFS responded to a report of a drug incident at Kachina Gate. Glendale police arrived and took control. The individual had no military affiliation and was issued a base debarment order for one year.

June 30: SFS responded to a report of possible animal neglect in base housing. Upon investigation patrols deemed the dogs to be neglected. Contact was made with the owners who were on their way back from a vacation. The military member was charged and released.

July 11: SFS responded to a report of a stolen firearm in base housing. SFS notified Glendale police to request the weapon be entered into the system as stolen.

July 14: SFS received a notification from Glendale police who had traced a stolen phone to a base housing residence. Patrols arrived on-scene and made contact with the individuals who stated they had found the cell phone in a latrine while visiting Lake Pleasant and had forgotten they placed it into their vehicle. The cell phone was turned over to Glendale police.

July 15: SFS responded to a report of multiple deceased pigeons at Bldg. 661. The pigeons looked to have had pellet holes in them from what is believed to be a BB gun. Patrols took a report.

July 16: SFS responded to a report of a drug incident at the South Gate Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area. Glendale police arrived on-scene and took control. The individual was issued a base debarment order for one year and escorted off the installation.

Alarm activations

SFS responded to 32 alarm activations on base.

Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Laura Calleja, 56th SFS